The diet industry is full of tips, tricks, and products to help you “boost your metabolism.” At best, most of them are a waste of time and money. At worst, they’re dangerous and uncomfortable. As a nutritionist, here are just a few mythical "metabolism booster” questions my clients ask me about frequently, along with... Read more

Giving a free talk, hosting a workshop or offering a cooking class is one of the best ways to book new clients. It gets your name out in the community, puts you in front of potential clients, establishes yourself as an expert in your space, and ultimately helps you make money. If you are a... Read more

Cleaning up your eating habits is one thing, but cleaning up your home is another. With all the chemicals in common household cleaners, we can't help but wonder about the toxic residue they leave behind – especially in the kitchen where all our food is prepared. If you are ready to take the next step in... Read more

We love December! The holiday parties, Christmas scents, delicious eats, festive cocktails, gift-giving and quality time with our loved ones. But let's be real: the season of mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and rum n' egg nog can leave us feeling a bit bloated, sluggish and not quite ourselves. The good news is, with a few... Read more

What if this year you say no to: Another quick fix. Trying another diet. Obsessing about food. Under-eating. Over-eating. Making excuses. Feeling out of control. What if this year you just focus on being happy, balanced and fuelling your body with whole delicious food that makes you feel awesome? What if you make meal planning... Read more

Raise your hand if any of these sound familiar: You take the term hangry to an all new level. If you miss a meal, you are super irritable and say things you later regret. You feel like a brand new person after you eat. You find it super difficult to lose weight. You constantly crave... Read more

During the prenatal months, most moms-to-be are focused on eating right and taking their vitamins. But once they give birth, even getting a meal together can seem impossible. The days and weeks following delivery are known for being a hectic period. Between healing from delivery and feeding the new baby, there’s barely enough time... Read more

Cake smashes are pretty awesome. We don't deny it. But if you're looking to stray from the traditional cake smash, we've got a super simple solution. Just make your baby's favourite food! Chances are they'll be more thrilled to see something familiar and that they've already certified as yummy. And if you've gone the self-feeding... Read more

As a nutritionist, I see many people who struggle to maintain a healthy diet and meet their nutrition-related goals. I've seen clients, friends, and family members make amazing progress then give up completely because of a holiday, vacation, or a tough week. Watching a committed person sabotage his or her own efforts is hard, but... Read more

We were doing it wrong. Groceries were often tossed wherever there was space in the fridge. Leftovers eventually got pushed to the back and wouldn't be eaten in time. I'd make a recipe and forget to use an ingredient because I didn't see it. Veggies I didn't prep right away were often out of sight,... Read more